Learning to drive is an important skill to learn. By gaining the freedom to drive wherever you want, whenever you want, you’ll be well set up for adult life. But how can you pass quickly and efficiently? Below, we explore how you can get the most out of learning to drive.
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Get your theory test booked ASAP
The theory test is an often-overlooked part of the process of learning to drive. By booking this in early, you can give yourself plenty of time to revise and room to schedule your driving test after. By finding your nearest test centre, you can book yourself in today. This is important as spaces are filling up and you’ll need to devote some time to revise for the one-hour 20-minute test.
Revise for your theory
This 80-minute test features 50 multiple choice questions, where you’ll need to score at least 43/50 to pass. Plus, there are 15 hazard perception videos where you’ll be required to score 44/75. There are plenty of apps and websites that can help you practise and revise for the test. Or you could use flashcards as a different sort of revision tool. Ideally, you’ll consistently revise for at least three weeks before your test.
Finding an instructor for your test day
Finding an instructor to prepare you for test day is important too. Ideally, this will be someone who charges a rate of between £25 and £30 per lesson. Plus, you should be able to book a block of 10 lessons at once to give yourself time for consistent practice. From there, this should be a person who makes you feel comfortable, with the ideal car for you to learn to drive. Don’t worry if the first instructor isn’t right for you – it’s normal to go through two or three during this process.
Getting support from your family
Support from your family can help you get the most out of learning to drive. Ideally, you’ll be able to purchase learner driver insurance, allowing you to practise with a family member each day. Plus, you can watch your family members drive to scan for tips and hints.
Booking a test date
Finally, you’ll need to book your test date at a good moment. This gives you a specific date to work towards. Just speak to your instructor about whether you’re ready and the time of day that would be best for your test.
Learning to drive can unlock many different opportunities for you. However, to pass efficiently, you’ll need to plan carefully. And by following the guide above, you should be all set to pass with a minimum of fuss.
